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If you’re the hands-on type and want to give your wedding an extra personal touch, in here you'll find ideas, tips and tutorials to design and create your own wedding invitations, decorations and other details…

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Kaisha
Anyone make the invitations?
Kaisha, On May 30, 2018 at 20:26

I have been searching and searching and have not found the perfect invitations, I am thinking about making my own. Has anyone else done this?

Gabbie, sunday 10-Jun-18 21 225
Leah
Our diy Save the Dates!
Leah, On April 20, 2018 at 19:06

Here are our DIY STDs. Since I am on a tight budget I have decided to DIY as much as possible. These STDs were sent out in October since 90% of our guest list will have to travel quite a distance to...

Michelle, sunday 10-Jun-18 31 362
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diy bouquets
Cheryl, On June 6, 2018 at 23:53

Hello ladies, Thinking to do DIY Bouquets using fake flowers and leaves. Where can I buy these items that looks real? Scared to buy from Amazon or other online stores. Any suggestions where to buy...

Cheryl, thursday 7-Jun-18 6 140
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Are fake flowers for center pieces cheesy?
Melissa, On May 27, 2018 at 19:50

I want to make my own centrepieces but I wanna know if people think fake flowers for them would be cheesy? I would get nicer ones from micheals or a craft store because I have heard to many horror...

Kaye, thursday 7-Jun-18 15 210
Raphaela
Part of my center pieces
Raphaela, On May 23, 2018 at 17:40

My MOH mostly finished them on Monday with me! So happy with how they turned out.

Bianca, wednesday 6-Jun-18 13 183
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Cheaper?
Bianca, On June 2, 2018 at 18:09

Is it cheaper and less expensive to do a lot of DIY stuff?

Kelly, monday 4-Jun-18 9 155
April
Etsy printables
April, On May 23, 2018 at 18:56

Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for Etsy shops to get wedding sign printables from. Thanks!

April, monday 4-Jun-18 7 156
Tanya
Invitations diy
Tanya, On April 29, 2018 at 19:49

Hi, I am looking to get free templates for DIY invitations. I figure I'll just print them off on card stock vs paying a few hundred for vistaprint/shutterfly. However, quite often the downloadable...

SailandSwan, wednesday 30-May-18 5 122
Rekramer
Invitations!
Rekramer, On May 14, 2018 at 16:53

I just wanted to show off my first cut of my wedding invitation jackets. This isn’t the final product but it’s still damn foxy!

SailandSwan, wednesday 30-May-18 27 412
Kayla
Crepe Paper
Kayla, On May 21, 2018 at 22:37

I'm looking into starting some crepe paper flowers. Does anyone have experience on how much you need to buy and where to purchase It? Thanks a bunch!

Lydia, wednesday 30-May-18 3 274
Kellie
Homemade Cake
Kellie, On January 12, 2018 at 19:18

I was wondering if anyone is baking their own cake or having someone that they know make it for them? My Fianceé and I are considering making our own to cut some costs but we are still unsure if its...

Shannon, tuesday 22-May-18 25 271
Andie
Card Box diy
Andie, On May 17, 2018 at 14:30

Hey ladies, I need your opinion/knowledge. We are DIYing our card Box to look like a treasure chest and I was wondering if we should have it open or closed with a slit. Is there any pros/cons to...

Joey, friday 18-May-18 9 163
Bianca
diy Centerpieces
Bianca, On May 14, 2018 at 21:30

I know we all probably have a vision for what we want our centerpieces to look like on the big day, how we want them executed, and how much we're willing to spend on it all. Lately, my ideas for what...

Erin, friday 18-May-18 62 591
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DIY wedding decorations
Jen, On March 14, 2017 at 19:41

I love DIY projects especially out of recycled materials! There's so many different options with mason jars, glass baby food jars and wine bottles. I will be using all of these at my wedding! You can...

Amanda, thursday 17-May-18 5 101
April
Faux bouquets
April, On April 10, 2018 at 13:39

Hey, So I am not a big flower person, also I want something my bridal lady's can keep! So I am wondering if anyone knows where I can have someone make me bouquet out of faux flowers? I am looking for...

April, thursday 17-May-18 19 211
Ashley
Hugs and kisses?
Ashley, On May 6, 2018 at 14:45

Hey all! I need some help with deciding on the wording for our favors. We have decided to do silver and purple Hershey’s kisses in white organza circles with silver ribbon and a purple tag. I super...

Vinod, sunday 13-May-18 5 127
Robin
Over Night Guest Goody Bags?
Robin, On May 9, 2018 at 22:45

Hi Everyone, We are getting married at a location that will have rooms available to our guests. Has anyone done gift bags for those guests staying at the hotel? If yes, what did you put in them? I was...

Vinod, sunday 13-May-18 8 120
Stephanie
Styrofoam Balls - Where to buy?
Stephanie, On March 12, 2018 at 15:11

Hey all! I'm in the process of testing out some centrepiece ideas and I want to get styrofoam balls for the tops of vases to gule flowers to. However Styrofoam balls are $36.00 at Michaels...

Marcia, thursday 10-May-18 16 136
Eimear
Hanging Decor
Eimear, On May 7, 2018 at 15:41

Hi ladies, we are 5 weeks out from our wedding and I am having anxiety regarding the décor and how everything is going to work. Our venue is very strict regarding pins and hooks. So far we have...

Eimear, thursday 10-May-18 10 133
Marleau
diy glasses
Marleau, On May 3, 2018 at 01:53

I’ve had a vision for our glasses for quite some time but just recently put them together. I always loved seeing those custome wedding glasses but never wanted to pay the $$. Well I...

Marleau, wednesday 9-May-18 17 161
Jessica
moh & Bridesmaid proposal
Jessica, On March 13, 2018 at 00:33

Hey everyone! I have two best friends and because one LOVES planning and lives close to me (she lives in Toronto and I live in Port Elgin, so 2.5 hours away) and the other lives in Halifax I decided...

Becky, friday 4-May-18 30 383
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diy decor or hire decorator
Cheryl, On May 3, 2018 at 01:01

I'm torn between hiring decorator and pay much or doing DIY but problem have no people to help to set up. Thinking of simple backdrop which you can just put it to stand like flower backdrop? Any ideas...

Jennifer, thursday 3-May-18 6 150
Kelly
Florist Demanding Full Decor Control
Kelly, On May 1, 2018 at 13:21

My fiance and I are real DIYers and were planning on doing a lot of the smaller decor items ourselves. Like signage, centerpieces, etc. We had a consultation with our florist, and she sent us the...

Vinod, wednesday 2-May-18 13 208
Rebecca
To diy or not to Diy..?
Rebecca, On April 26, 2018 at 16:16

So I’m having a dilemma ! My vision was to have tall vases as centrepieces with large flowers on top.. after being quoted CRAZY prices by florists I’ve been reconsidering BUT I’ve seen some tutorials...

Vinod, sunday 29-Apr-18 24 240
Kelly
dyi table greenery
Kelly, On April 20, 2018 at 12:03

Guys HELP!!! Where in Canada is there a good place to get bulk greenery? Has anybody ever done this before? I'm nervous because ... how do you know how much to buy? I've looked at Costco, and they...

Kay, friday 27-Apr-18 6 887
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Pocket Invitations
Happy Hedgie, On April 23, 2018 at 10:43

Does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to purchase pocket invitations? We are having a small wedding (25-30 ppl) and plan to make our invites. FH really likes the look of a pocket...

Happy Hedgie, monday 23-Apr-18 8 174
Leah
diy shipped to destination?
Leah, On April 22, 2018 at 21:55

Early stages of planning. Wondering if it’s worthwhile to diy certain elements and ship them cross country to the destination? May opt for rental instead, but was just wondering if anybody had ever...

Leah, monday 23-Apr-18 4 66
Sammie
Got my New Vegas Sign done!
Sammie, On April 15, 2018 at 12:48

Finally got my themed sign done for our cocktail 'gambling' hour. Not prefect but i think it will look great on the barn. I'll include the game one and my budget one lol 22.00 to make the 6×5 sign. ...

Marcia, saturday 21-Apr-18 10 108
Ludvis
diy video
Ludvis, On April 20, 2018 at 17:30

ISO opinions. So my bestfriend is getting married an we’re trying to do it very budget friendly because they are paying all by self and are both under 25. They are honestly doing a really good job for...

Jessica, saturday 21-Apr-18 4 92
Randa
Something to acknowledge family that has passed on
Randa, On September 27, 2017 at 15:58

Hi everyone, My friend gave me a great idea. I am going to have a bunch of picture frames with photos of the wedding of close family members. My aunt passed away last year and my fiance's parents both...

Cameron, saturday 14-Apr-18 33 332
Joey
Where are you getting your decor items?
Joey, On January 27, 2018 at 14:05

What hidden gems have you found in your decor search? Which stores are proving to be lifesavers as you shop for all your wedding items? Have you found yourself stockpiling coupons to the best craft...

Brittany, friday 13-Apr-18 29 400
Geneviève
Card Box ideas?
Geneviève, On April 7, 2018 at 20:17

Hey y'all! I've been looking at ideas for making our own card box. We have lots of time and we've been tossing around plain/classy versus the birch theme we have. Has anyone seen any or tried any cool...

Erin, friday 13-Apr-18 15 233

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